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as in beliefs
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
a number of voters expressed the opinion that all politicians, regardless of party affiliation, are corrupt
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as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
after reviewing the evidence, the athletic board came to the opinion that the team be disqualified for recruiting violations
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Recent Examples of opinions
The 'Sons of Anarchy' alum decided to go without the opinions of his critics — and his supporters.
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Americans are split about the capture of Maduro, with many still forming opinions, according to a poll conducted by the Washington Post and SSRS using text messages over the weekend.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Alongside Orrock and Harbison sits the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, which echoed the senators’ opinions that the plan would disproportionately affect the middle class.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 6 Jan. 2026
Like many managers, Amorim professes not to read, listen or consume opinions on his side’s performances, but his reference to Neville implied others within the club do, and are too sensitive to such criticism.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Letters reflect the writers’ opinions and not necessarily those of the newspaper staff or publisher.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The comment sparked a debate among fans, who took to social media to voice their opinions.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Discussion of his rule remains largely taboo in Indonesia, with mixed opinions about his legacy.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinions
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The latter movie musical, directed and co-written by Mona Fastvold, tells the story of the titular founder of the Shakers, who brought her religious beliefs from England to America in the 18th century.—
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Candid figure on war, civil rights and religion Beyond the boxing ring, Ali was outspoken about his beliefs when many Black Americans were still fighting to be heard.—
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Rather than stopping at dashboards or diagnostics, these systems are designed to close the gap between knowing and doing by carrying decisions through to validated outcomes.—
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In a post on X, Huberman shared the White House’s graphic of the new pyramid, praising the decisions that were made.—
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The planner pages include monthly calendar views, weekly spreads, address pages, lined note paper, and useful facts at a glance.—
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The Border Patrol experienced a similar shift during its hiring surge, attracting individuals with strong anti-immigrant views or a desire for quasi-military action.—
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With Rush, that dynamic expands outward, inviting viewers to draw their own conclusions of what deserves to be present or absent.—
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The national Council on Criminal Justice, a nonpartisan think tank, cautioned analysts not to read too much into the homicide figures and not to draw conclusions without more information.—
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Beating Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup semi-final would be an excellent way to start changing minds.—
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In a recent oral history of the show for Yahoo Entertainment, it was revealed that creators David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee originally intended for Maris to be part of the show's action, but the audience reaction to her changed their minds.—
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But the Florida Supreme Court in 2017 ruled the new law was unconstitutional, saying jury verdicts needed to be unanimous.—
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With more than $500 million recovered in verdicts and settlements, the firm continues to stand as a pillar of strength for clients facing life-changing injuries.—
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In Season 2, expect Pine to confront those feelings head-on, thanks to another likeminded arms dealer and alluring femme fatale who put him in the crosshairs again.—
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In our current environment, Le Bon’s rejection and isolation beget feelings of collective consolation and warm comfort.—
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In most states, those determinations will begin in January, when legislatures convene and governors lay out their agendas.—
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While the Agency for Health Care Administration runs much of the Medicaid program, the Department of Children and Families makes eligibility determinations.—
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“Opinions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinions. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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